Dr. Carolyn Jacob is a surgical dermatology specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Jacob include facial problems, eyelid surgery, and rosacea. She is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by her patients. Dr. Jacob is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HFN, Coventry, and more. After attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school, Dr. Jacob completed her residency training at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She has received professional recognition including the following: Chicago Super Doctors. Her professional affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. New patients are welcome to contact her office for an appointment.

Dr. George Moynihan's areas of specialization are facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat); he sees patients in Chicago, IL and Naperville, IL. Dr. Moynihan's clinical interests include facial problems, dermabrasion, and radiesse. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Rush University Medical Center. After attending SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Patient reviews placed Dr. Moynihan at an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare HMO, and United Healthcare PPO, in addition to other insurance carriers. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Aleksandar Krunic is a MOHS-micrographic surgery specialist. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Belgrade School of Medicine and residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Krunic include rosacea, acne, and spider veins. Patients gave Dr. Krunic an average rating of 2.5 stars out of 5. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, TRICARE, and more. Dr. Krunic has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Krunic (or staff) is conversant in Croatian, Serbian, and Italian. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Swedish Covenant Hospital. His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Douglas Sidle specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and practices in Chicago, IL. After completing medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Dr. Sidle performed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Areas of expertise for Dr. Sidle include dermabrasion, botox injection, and restylane silk. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Sidle is affiliated with Cook County Health & Hospitals System, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is open to new patients.

Dr. Annette Wagner is a physician who specializes in pediatric dermatology. She graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Arizona Health Sciences Center and the University Medical Center, Tucson. Dr. Wagner's areas of expertise include the following: port-wine stains, moles, and hemangioma. She accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare Plans, and United Healthcare HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. She has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. In addition to English, she speaks French. Dr. Wagner's hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Children's Hospital of Chicago Faculty Practice Plan. Dr. Wagner's practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Vassilios Dimitropoulos practices MOHS-micrographic surgery in Darien, IL, Skokie, IL, and Chicago, IL. His education and training includes medical school at Rush Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Clinical interests for Dr. Dimitropoulos include warts, chemical peels, and moles. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Dimitropoulos honors. Dr. Dimitropoulos (or staff) speaks Spanish, Greek, and Russian. He is professionally affiliated with Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook, the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), and Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale.

Dr. Murad Alam, who practices in Chicago, IL, is a medical specialist in surgical dermatology. Dr. Alam's clinical interests include dermabrasion, tattoo removal, and collagen injections. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Columbia University. Patient reviews placed Dr. Alam at an average of 3.5 stars out of 5. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinction: Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Alam welcomes new patients.

Dr. Meyer Horn is a medical specialist in surgical dermatology. His clinical interests include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), cryotherapy, and rosacea. Dr. Horn honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HFN, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and Duke University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Dr. Horn is open to new patients.

Dr. Samantha Conrad practices surgical dermatology. Dr. Conrad's clinical interests include facial problems, rosacea, and dermabrasion. Her professional affiliations include Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Florida College of Medicine and performed her residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Dr. Conrad accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, TRICARE, and more. Her practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Jean-Christophe Lapiere's area of specialization is MOHS-micrographic surgery. Dr. Lapiere is conversant in French. In his practice, Dr. Lapiere focuses on laser surgery, mohs surgery, and sclerotherapy. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Dr. Lapiere's education and training includes medical school at the University of Liege Faculty of Medicine and residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HFN, and Coventry. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Stefan Szczerba works as a plastic surgeon in Chicago, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Rosemont, IL. He is a graduate of Rush Medical College and a graduate of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's residency program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Szczerba include eyelid surgery, dermabrasion, and mini tummy tuck. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Szczerba is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Castle Connolly's Top Doctors; Patient' Choice Award; and Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Top 10 Doctor, Chicago Plastic Surgeon, RealSelf Top Doctor. He speaks Polish. Dr. Szczerba's professional affiliations include Alexian Brothers Medical Center, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and St. Alexius Medical Center.

Dr. Mohammed Alghoul is a specialist in plastic surgery. He works in Chicago, IL. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. His areas of expertise include breast reconstruction revision, dermabrasion, and mini tummy tuck. Dr. Alghoul's hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. He welcomes new patients. Dr. Alghoul attended Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine and the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Cleveland Clinic. He has received professional recognition including the following: Martin R. Sullivan Teaching Award and Victor Lewis Teaching Award.

Dr. Clark Schierle specializes in plastic surgery and practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Schierle's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. His clinical interests include breast reconstruction revision, dermabrasion, and vaginoplasty. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Schierle is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He is accepting new patients. He studied medicine at Harvard Medical School. His training includes a residency program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Schierle include: Chicago Super Doctors; American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Best Scientific Presentation; and Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons, Best Scientific Presentation, 2008 RealSelf Top Doctor.

Dr. Marco Ellis is a medical specialist in plastic surgery and head and neck surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Ellis include dermabrasion, mini tummy tuck, and botox injection. His professional affiliations include the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Before performing his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ellis attended Harvard Medical School. He is rated 5.0 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Ellis honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Simon Yoo's area of specialization is dermatology (skin disorders). These areas are among his clinical interests: dermabrasion, ambulatory phlebectomy, and spider veins. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Yoo is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is open to new patients. Dr. Yoo attended medical school at Yale School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Julia Corcoran is a pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist. After attending the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University and a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Corcoran's clinical interests include cleft lip and palate, eyelid surgery, and general reconstruction. Her patients gave her an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Corcoran's hospital/clinic affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Mohs micrographic surgery is a surgical treatment for skin cancer that was developed by Dr. Frederick Mohs in the 1930’s. It is the most effective technique for removing the most common types of skin cancer. For the two most common types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, Mohs has a 98-99% cure rate. The remarkable thing about Mohs is that it manages to be extremely good at removing all of the cancer cells while at the same time leaving behind most of the healthy tissue, so there is a smaller wound. This makes the procedure safer, speeds up the the recovery time, and minimizes scarring.

During Mohs surgery, skin around the cancer site is mapped out and removed in thin layers. Then each layer is examined under a microscope for cancer cells, while the surgery is in progress. If cancer cells are detected, the surgery continues and another layer is removed. If the skin is clear, the surgery can be stopped. This eliminates the guesswork for surgeons. There is no need to estimate the borders or roots of the cancer and no need to remove a margin of healthy tissue to ensure that all of the cancer is removed.

Even though Mohs has a high cure rate, is safer than other treatments, and takes less tissue, not every skin cancer is treated with Mohs. First, Mohs takes quite a bit longer than traditional surgery because each layer of skin must be carefully cut, prepped, and examined. It is also more expensive and may not always be covered by insurance. In addition, for smaller or less aggressive cancers that are easier to treat, the cure rate for non-Mohs treatments is close to that of Mohs; thus, the extra time and cost of Mohs might not be justified. Other kinds of skin cancer, such as melanoma, are hard to see under a microscope. Since melanoma is so dangerous, Mohs has traditionally not been used to treat it, as there is too much risk for missed cancer cells being left behind in the body. However, recent developments in stains (which make cancer cells more visible under a microscope) may change the role of Mohs in melanoma treatment.

Mohs microsurgery has changed the way doctors treat skin cancer in the past 80 years, and it continues to gain in popularity as it increases the effectiveness and safety of skin cancer treatment.

Facial plastic surgeons are physicians who provide surgical or medical treatment to change the appearance of the face, head, or neck. We communicate a great deal through tiny, natural movements of the face, so the work of a facial plastic surgeon requires an unusually high level of skill.

Facial plastic surgeons provide a number of treatment options, such as:

Cosmetic surgery, intended to enhance the appearance. These procedures are usually considered elective, although they can be psychologically very important to patients. Cosmetic procedures seek to increase physical beauty, and can include facelifts, liposuction, and nose jobs.

Reconstructive surgery, to correct the appearance. Often these procedures are considered medically necessary and treat patients who are experiencing negative effects due to an aspect of their appearance. Procedures that can be considered reconstructive may include the removal of birthmarks and scars, repairs after serious accidents, and the correction of problems such as cleft palate.

Medical treatments that do not involve surgery. This category of procedures includes Botox, wrinkle treatments, injectable fillers, or medical skin products.

Facial plastic surgeons may have trained as plastic surgeons first, but most physicians who specialize in facial plastic surgery actually begin as otolaryngologists, or ear, nose, and throat doctors. A large part of the training that all otolaryngologists receive in medical school involves surgery on the face, and facial plastic surgery is considered the largest subspecialty of otolaryngology.

The field of facial plastic surgery is changing rapidly, with new advances in the past few years, such as laser therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and microsurgery. Facial plastic surgeons are able to use this knowledge to help you feel confident about the face you present to the world.

Mohs micrographic surgery is a surgical treatment for skin cancer that was developed by Dr. Frederick Mohs in the 1930’s. It is the most effective technique for removing the most common types of skin cancer. For the two most common types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, Mohs has a 98-99% cure rate. The remarkable thing about Mohs is that it manages to be extremely good at removing all of the cancer cells while at the same time leaving behind most of the healthy tissue, so there is a smaller wound. This makes the procedure safer, speeds up the the recovery time, and minimizes scarring.

During Mohs surgery, skin around the cancer site is mapped out and removed in thin layers. Then each layer is examined under a microscope for cancer cells, while the surgery is in progress. If cancer cells are detected, the surgery continues and another layer is removed. If the skin is clear, the surgery can be stopped. This eliminates the guesswork for surgeons. There is no need to estimate the borders or roots of the cancer and no need to remove a margin of healthy tissue to ensure that all of the cancer is removed.

Even though Mohs has a high cure rate, is safer than other treatments, and takes less tissue, not every skin cancer is treated with Mohs. First, Mohs takes quite a bit longer than traditional surgery because each layer of skin must be carefully cut, prepped, and examined. It is also more expensive and may not always be covered by insurance. In addition, for smaller or less aggressive cancers that are easier to treat, the cure rate for non-Mohs treatments is close to that of Mohs; thus, the extra time and cost of Mohs might not be justified. Other kinds of skin cancer, such as melanoma, are hard to see under a microscope. Since melanoma is so dangerous, Mohs has traditionally not been used to treat it, as there is too much risk for missed cancer cells being left behind in the body. However, recent developments in stains (which make cancer cells more visible under a microscope) may change the role of Mohs in melanoma treatment.

Mohs microsurgery has changed the way doctors treat skin cancer in the past 80 years, and it continues to gain in popularity as it increases the effectiveness and safety of skin cancer treatment.

Dermatologic surgery is skin surgery to correct medical issues or improve appearance. Specialists in dermatologic surgery are called surgical dermatologists.

One of the most important procedures performed by surgical dermatologists is called Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery is an extremely precise type of cancer removal that leaves healthy tissue behind. It has the highest success rate of all skin cancer surgeries.

Beyond Mohs surgery, dermatologic surgeons may perform reconstructive surgery to restore function and appearance to skin damaged by trauma or a previous surgery. They can treat or remove growths and marks on the surface of the skin, including scars, moles, skin tags, and birthmarks. Most dermatologic surgeons also offer cosmetic treatments, which may include:

Hair transplants

Laser hair removal

Laser resurfacing to treat sun damage, age spots, or wrinkles

Tattoo removal

Sclerotherapy to treat varicose veins

Liposuction to remove unwanted fat

Anti-aging treatments such as Botox, injectable fillers, or chemical peels

There is a great deal of overlap between surgical dermatology, medical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. Some procedures apply to more than one subspecialty. For instance, mole removal can be medically necessary to lower the risk of skin cancer, but it also may improve appearance, especially if the mole is large or in a prominent position. Most dermatologists offer services in all areas.